What is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)? |
| Author: Shelley Ensz. Scleroderma is highly variable. See Types of Scleroderma. Read Disclaimer |
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Overview: What is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus? |
| Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that can cause a multitude of symptoms. Lupus can occur in overlap with scleroderma and other autoimmune diseases. Scleroderma is also frequently misdiagnosed as lupus in its initial stages. (Also see: Autoimmune Diseases, Difficult Diagnosis, What is Scleroderma?, and Overlap Syndrome) |
| Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE/LUPUS). MedicineNet. |
| Types of Lupus. The various types of lupus include Cutaneous Lupus, Systemic Lupus (SLE), Drug- Induced Lupus; Overlap Syndrome; and Neonatal Lupus (rare). Lupus Foundation of America (Also see: Overlap Syndrome) |
| Understanding Discoid or Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus. In the U.S., approximately one in two people have a chronic illness and more than 96 percent of those diseases are classified as an invisible illness. Lupus has been classified as an invisible disease since many of its symptoms are invisible and mask other illnesses. MC Kelby. EmpowHER. 03/02/11. |
Antibodies in Lupus |
| Antibodies in Lupus. There are a wide variety of autoantibodies associated with lupus. Some of the antibodies are helpful in diagnosing the illness, while others are more useful in detecting disease activity or potential complications. ISN. |
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Causes of Lupus |
| Causes of Lupus. Possible causes of lupus include genetics, environmental exposures such as insecticides and smoking, hormones, medications, and infections. ISN. |
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Diagnosis of Lupus |
Diagnosis of Lupus. Diagnosis of systemic lupus can take many years. Even then, it is sometimes only diagnosed by autopsy. ISN. |
Lupus in Overlap |
| Lupus in Overlap. When lupus appears along with other autoimmune diseases such as scleroderma and Sjögren's, it is often referred to as an overlap syndrome. ISN. |
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Media Stories about Lupus |
| Media Stories about Lupus. ISN. |
Pediatric Lupus |
| Pediatric Lupus. refers to any form of lupus that onsets during childhoood. It generally begins with vague symptoms like weakness, joint pain, weight loss, fatigue and/or rashes. After a few months, more serious symptoms may set in. ISN. |
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Personal Stories About Lupus |
| Lupus Personal Stories. These stories include suspected lupus and lupus misdiagnosis, as well as those with Overlap Syndrome. ISN. |
Research on Lupus |
| Research on Lupus. Areas of the most intense research for lupus include genetics, and treatments. Every lupus patient should have their Vitamin D status regularly tested and their levels optimized. ISN. |
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Support for Lupus |
| Lupus Foundation of America launches new national magazine The Lupus Foundation of America has a magazine dedicated to lupus, a life-threatening autoimmune disease affecting 1.5 million Americans. Lupus Foundation of America. |
Symptoms of Lupus and Complications |
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Treatments for Lupus |
| Treatments for Lupus. Lupus treatment includes care for symptoms as they arise, plus treatments aimed at slowing down the overall course of the disease, such as anti-inflammatories, steroids, and immunosuppressants. Every lupus patient should also have their Vitamin D status regularly monitored, and optimized. ISN. |
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